This fall marks the fourth year of Klyde Warren Park’s annual fundraiser, Park & Palate, a two-day event featuring some of Dallas’ favorite culinary artists, along with the trendiest wineries, breweries and spirits in the area. Recently honored by GQ magazine, Dallas has gained a reputation as the “Next Best New Food City,” and Park & Palate will show us why.

Celebrity chef Kent Rathbun plans to create a seated three-course dinner for top sponsors at the VIP Event on Friday, October 26, and recruit a wide range of area chefs to provide all guests with an unforgettable à la carte under the stars. The evening will culminate with samplings from the Park’s most popular food trucks and dancing to Dallas’s current “IT” band, the Jordan Kahn Orchestra.

On Saturday, October 27, Klyde Warren Park will be teeming with tastemakers who have exclusive access to a special Grand Taste event. The city’s hottest chefs will provide bites paired with premier wines, spirits and locally-brewed beers, while one-of-a-kind activities and the cool tunes of DJ S.O.U.L.JAH round out the day.

All proceeds from Park & Palate benefit Klyde Warren Park and the more than 1,300 free programming and educational events it produces throughout the year. Park & Palate provides community-minded corporations, foundations and individuals the opportunity to experience Klyde Warren Park in a new way, while giving back to one of the city’s most beloved public spaces. Grab a glass, take a bite and help Klyde Warren Park continue to be what USA Today calls “the number one spot for free things to do in Dallas” for years to come.